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Form of work- Fitzroy location
- Friendly and supportive team environment
- Work for one of Australia's leading hospital groups
- Causal position - weekend and weekday availability preferred
About the Role
An opportunity currently exists for a Dietitian Assistant to join the Nutrition Team on a casual basis. As a Dietitian Assistant you will be responsible for providing a high level of food and nutrition support services to patients according to the Hospital and Nutrition Department Guidelines within the assigned areas of responsibility.- Gather and record up to date information on patients' diet codes and meal status
- Collect meal orders in a timely manner according to appropriate diet codes and nutritional requirements
- Assist patients to make appropriate daily meal choices under the guidance of the nursing caring for the patient and in conjunction with the unit Dietitian
- Gather and record up to date information on patients requiring enteral feeds and supplements
Your Contribution
- Accredited degree, TAFE diploma or equivalent in relevant area or working towards the completion of such a certificate or extensive prior employment experience in a similar role
- Well-developed interpersonal and customer service skills, including the ability to communicate well with patients, their families and other staff
- Excellent computer skills
- The ability to prioritise and organise a workload within the resources available
- Ability to perform as part of a team
- Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain
- Gather and record up to date information on patients' diet codes and meal status
- A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
- Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
- A healthy work/life balance encouraged.
- Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
- Salary Packaging - Increase your take home pay!
- In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne's best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks
- Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
- Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
- Culture of continuous improvement
Nutrition Department
The Nutrition Department provides Nutrition & Dietetics services to all inpatient areas of SVHM. The Nutrition Department is a core placement site for the clinical supervision of Nutrition and Dietetic students and has several research interests.Working at St Vincent's
St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.Application
Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.
SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.
